Hopes and Prayers
(c) J. Murdock McInnes Vasey

[instrumental]

It will never happen
At least, never to me 
It does not seem real
It is not what I see

These horrors that I hear
These things you say to me
They are not what I fear
They're not my reality

[instrumental]

My life is quite enough
I never get a rest
Every day I must move on
Each day is a new test

I can not stop to think
I can not take the stress
There's rats in the sink
And the yard is a mess

[instrumental]

If I was to die
It would be a relief
There is no need to cry
I have no belief

When you talk about others
When death is far away
You know that I have hopes
Let them know that I will pray

[instrumental]

When you talk about others
When death is far away
You know that I have hopes
Let them know that I will pray

[instrumental]
[loud]
!AAAAAAAAALLL   RIIIIGHT!!!

Don't give a damn about others
Death is never far away
I never had a hope
And, sure as hell, won't pray

Nooo, I won't pray

Nooo, I won't pray


[screeching guitars]
[heavy drums]
[instrumental]
[outro]

Don't give a damn about others
Death is never far away
I never had a hope
And, sure as hell, won't pray

Nooo, I won't pray

[guitar outro]




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'Ines de Castro' is the first single from David Vassalotti's Broken Rope LP on on 2/12/2016.  Order your copy here - http://wharfcatrecords.com/store/david-vassalotti-broken-rope-lp

Order from Apple Music here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/broken-rope/id1074173803

As modern life spirals further into chaos and confusion, David Vassalotti’s newest album Broken Rope, a follow-up to his revered out-of-print 2011 LP Book of Ghosts, presents itself as a soundtrack for the tumult
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Vassalotti, a Florida-based songwriter and performer for critically acclaimed 4AD signees Merchandise (amongst numerous other projects), has used this record as an opportunity to delve further into his own diverse world of personal interests. Broken Rope is a passion project, with Vassalotti handling all of the writing, performing, recording, production, and art design.

From lo-fi guitar pop sounds (a la Flying Nun staples like The Clean and The Verlaines), to elements harsh industrial noise and musique concrete, Vassalotti weaves together a wide array of musical influences with a steady hand. Similarly, the album’s lyrics draw from literary references as far- reaching as Portuguese history, Russian folklore, and Spanish poetry.

Ambitious as it may be to cover so much ground, there is a rational flow and unity that ties the record together. In the chaotic globalism of the 21st century Broken Rope may not be the compass that helps us find our orientation, but it can still serve as a mirror to help shape our concept of where we fit into the fray. This is an adventurous album for uncertain times.

PITCHFORK: D. Vassalotti "Swallow My Pride"
“Tampa's Merchandise have a decade of artful hardcore and experimental pop under their belts-- but the devastating solo output of guitarist Dave Vassalotti is their best kept secret”

David Vassalotti - Ines De Castro

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Wax Chattels debut is out on Captured Tracks and Flying Nun Records May 18th, 2018.

Order: https://WaxChattels.lnk.to/Wax

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Taken from the  Endless Blue EP available here - https://blacksand1.bandcamp.com/album/endless-blue

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'Horizon' is the title track of Trash Kit's new album, out July 5th through Upset The Rhythm.

http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk/

Horizon

Trash Kit - 'Horizon'

NYC's Peel Dream Magazine dazzled listeners with their recent release "Agitprop Alterna," a smart album that draws from a wide set of post-punk, shoegaze and indiepop influences but still has an assured, unique sound. Now they're following up with "Moral Panics," a companion EP that features unreleased songs from the "Agitprop Alterna" sessions. Far from being outtakes, these are all songs that stand strong on their own, and gathered together function as a useful corollary to the album. Songs like "New Culture," "Verfremdungseffekt" and "Life At The Movies" continue Peel Dream's investigations into those frought areas where art, culture and commerce meet. Bristling with both ideas and solid tunes, the EP as a whole comprises a crucial piece of the band's discography.

Moral Panics

Peel Dream Magazine - New Culture

"Infinite Bounce" is a single from La Palma's forthcoming 2nd LP. It is a song about searching for resilience and forward momentum in this time of global pandemic and movements for collective liberation.

The song was written in quarantine by passing sound files back and forth across 3000 miles between band members Tim Gibbon (in Philadelphia) and Chris Walker (in San Francisco).

Infinite Bounce

Newest from the prolific Omaha musician finds him returning to the home-recorded solo magic of his earlier solo albums. This is music for late-night drives or late-night hangs, rusted and dusted with stoney brilliance. Out via Trouble In Mind Records on Nov 13th, 2020 
(www.troubleinmindrecs.com)

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First single off the new 7” out in Goodbye Boozy, January 2021.

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Track written by EggS. 

Mixed by  Guillaume Siracusa (Gravity Music) 
Artwork:  Stage Reconstruction of the comedy play "Santa Claus Is a Stinker"

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UPSET THE RHYTHM is a live music promoter and record label based in London, which is collectively run with enthusiasm, commitment, a sense for adventure and a desire to have fun in the process. 

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